Education

Careers

The department prepares individuals for careers in teaching in preschool through grade 12.

Projected Earnings

The job outlook for teachers in the 21st century is excellent. "The projected demand for teachers may outpace the projected growth in the supply of teachers. Some policymakers estimate that school districts will have to hire about 200,000 teachers annually over the next decade to keep pace with rising student enrollments and teacher retirements for a total of 2.2 million additional teachers" (Fidler & Haselkorn, 1999). Starting salaries range from $34,000-$40,000 with experienced personnel receiving salaries up to $75,000 when they serve as mentor teachers or resource specialists in the public school system.